CHRISTOPHER SAVARD, PHD | Cape Fear Psychological Services

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Christopher Savard, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Practice Owner

Works with:

Children (4+), Adolescents Adults

Appointments:

In-person & Virtual

Insurance:

Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS, Humana PPO, MedCost, Medicare, TRICARE, UHC, and NC Medicaid (ages 4–17; Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, Trillium, UHC, and WellCare)

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About Dr. Savard

Christopher Savard, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who has been serving southeastern North Carolina since 1990. He began his career as a staff psychologist at the Brunswick Hospital Adolescent Psychiatric Unit and later at New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s psychiatric facility, The Oaks, where he provided care for children and adolescents. He has been in private practice with Cape Fear Psychological Services since 1993.

With decades of experience, Dr. Savard has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. His clinical focus includes anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, depression, substance use concerns, and behavioral challenges. He also provides psychological evaluations, including ADHD and behavioral assessments.

Therapeutic
Approach

Dr. Savard provides evidence-based treatment using cognitive and behavioral therapies, including trauma-focused CBT and exposure-based interventions. His structured, skills-focused approach helps clients reduce symptoms, build resilience, and achieve lasting change.

Specialties

Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Depression and mood disorders
Behavioral concerns in children and adolescents

Assessment
Services

AD/HD, ADD, ODD Evaluation
Behavioral / Emotional Evaluation

Populations
Served

Children (4+)
Adolescents
Adults

Insurance
Accepted

Aetna (including State Health Plan)
Ambetter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana (PPO)
MedCost
Medicaid (ages 4-17) with referral (Carolina Complete Health, HealthyBlue, Trillium, UHC, WellCare)
Medicare, including BCBS and UHC
TRICARE (with referral)
United Health Care

Education &
Credentials

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology – University of Alabama
Clinical Internship – McLean Hospital, Harvard University
M.A., English Literature – University of Florida
B.A., English Literature, Cum Laude – Boston College (Honors Program)
Training in Behavioral Therapy for OCD – Behavior Therapy Training Institute, Boston, MA